Rosa L. Lockeby, age 89 of Saint Jacob, IL, died Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Highland Health Care Center in Highland, IL.

She was born on Thursday, January 24, 1935, in Highland, IL, the daughter of Milton and Rosina (nee Schuetz) Schiefer.

On Monday, July 7, 1952, she married James R. "Jim" Lockeby at Alton, IL, who survives.

She was a member of St. Jacob United Church of Christ, St. Jacob, IL.

Rosa was born in Highland, IL and grew up in St, Jacob, IL. From October 1954 to June 1965 she lived in Long Beach, CA. She moved back to St. Jacob and worked at the Marine Garment Factory and later for Bridal Original, Collinsville, IL, as a factory worker. She enjoyed family, friends and drag races with her husband.

Survivors include:
Husband - James R. "Jim" Lockeby, Saint Jacob, IL
Daughter - Vicki L. (Significant Other: Nate Wigginton) Grater, Highland, IL
Grandchild - Randy A. "Adam" Grater, Jr., Highland, IL
Grandchild - Misty Lynn (Matthew) Jones, Bradington, FL
Grandchild - Erica (Significant Other: Adam Fulton) Fleming, Troy, IL
Great Grandchild - Derek "DJ" Grater
Great Grandchild - Joseph P. Grater
Great Grandchild - McKenzie David (Significant Other: Arianna Brull) Jones
Great Grandchild - Mason Ryan (Significant Other - Hagan Powers) Jones
Great Grandchild - Matalyn Grace Jones
Great Grandchild - Gavin Anthony Reese Stoops
Great Grandchild - Samantha Kelsay
Great Grandchild - Austin Scott Zajac
Great Grandchild - Hunter Flemming
Great Grandchild - Tate Flemming
Great Great Grandchildren - Seven
Brother - Richard Schiefer, Saint Jacob, IL
Brother - Robert Schiefer, Aviston, IL
Brother - Walter Schiefer, Saint Jacob, IL.

She was preceded in death by:
Father - Milton Valentine "Dick" Schiefer
Mother - Rosina Louise Schiefer (nee Schuetz)
Son - Ricki Lee Lockeby
Son-In-Law - Randy A. Grater, Sr.
Grandchild - Randallynn R. Grater
Grandchild - Sandra Lee Stoops
Sister - Anna Nungesser.

Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.

Funeral Service will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.

Interment will be at Keystone Cemetery in Saint Jacob, IL.

Memorial contributions may be made to Family.